Enter the world of an everyday woman as you explore her past in this point & click narrative game. Hand-drawn animations bring her memories to life, and thought-provoking puzzles lay bare the reasons behind her choices. Immerse yourself in a story unfolds as you decipher its intricate pieces.
Point-and-click adventure fans may be surprised by the more depressing tone of Leila, but the art style, emotional story, and challenging puzzles will carry them through. The game's themes can feel heavy, but leave the player with a sense of hope.
While there's still room to elevate the puzzle design and I'm eager to see even more ambitious ideas in future entries, the game's strengths clearly shine through. Remember though, this score is just a snapshot — the complete review paints the full picture of why this title is worth your attention. And it really is.
Leila is Ubik Studios' first venture, and I can say that it was a great start. But, like everything in life, there is always room for improvement. The lack of certain features was felt during gameplay. Since this is a game where the scenario must be investigated thoroughly, a zoom feature would be very welcome. The text size is also quite small. Other...
It’s good, honest work on the developer’s behalf, and depending on who you are or where you are in your life, you could very well walk away from the game feeling better about the steps you’ve taken to get to where you are now. Despite its issues, I found myself respecting the game for what it was, and I enjoyed playing through it, even as someone who...
After being drawn in by some eye-catching artwork, Leila backed it up with an engaging story and fun puzzles, albeit hampered by controller inputs rather than a mouse. This niggle aside, Leila is an easy recommend for those looking for an evening of puzzles alongside some heartfelt, thought-provoking storytelling.
